Sacto - Now you have gone off the deep end. I have been in your corner consistantly on your BB criticisms. But this time, you are on your own. Chavez has to be my least favorite A'S player of all time. If Chavez is ever added to the A'S roster again , I will cease to be an A'S fan.

Chavez did not perform well in the playoffs, was not Mr. Clutch, and showed no leadership. He played through his injuries to get a big contract, when he could have surgery sooner and probably a faster and easier recovery. Add not a team player to the other negatives. He belongs with Arod and the Skanks and I hope he doesn't return.

Inge has not hit for average, but has power, been clutch, and is a better defender. A mix of Inge, Sizemore (next year) is more durable than Chavez and his baggage, plus Inge/Sizemore bring leadership and integrity to the position. It's not hard to imagine another Chavez 'setback' if he was a trade target and/or resigned.

chavez didnt play cause he had major back issues and i agree its a risk with him in future but he comes cheap and seems like hes gettin form back hey if you can get 3 yrs at 2 or 3 mill a yr then you get payback on the bad yrs..

chavez **harden** **jaha** gonsalves** didnt play cause he had major back issues and i agree its a risk with him in future but he comes cheap and seems like hes gettin form back hey if you can get 3 yrs at 2 or 3 mill a yr then you get payback on the bad yrs..

no i get on Beane for trading good players for nothing or very bad trades on paper period....gonzo n street for a rental at 18 mill a yr worst trade in A's history hands down.. or eithier for a questionable character even Raja davis the guy is a solid player hitten .270 35 steals we got nothing for him is he better then crisp i think so.. so u pay a guy 7 mill and let a guy go making 2 mill same talent.

but if you get Chavez cheap i think its no risk right just like colon if he stunk at 2 million no biggie so no i wouldnt be all over beane for this.

the prob is Beane got lucky and got some good trades even though the Gio gonzo trade to nationals still in wash favor people are blinded bye theses good trades but beane has had horrundous trades this lunitic has made that set this franchise back 6 yrs in the eithier and gonzolous street deals .

lets be realistic Beane will make more bad deals and screw up these deals and undo the good things he has done.

susuki even though he was hitting for low ave his defense is missed ,do we win the game on sat of last homestand? maybe!! the steal of 3rd should have been thrown out but became winning run but with susuki was prob an out... so why do you trade a veteran catcher if your in wild card chase?

Beane completly gambled on Reddick and Cespedas they turned out good bets, prob is he's a gambler and most gamblers give back to the house thier winnings and more .....eventually